VENICE - On the banks of the Grand Canal, smartphone-wielding tourists jostled for position, capturing the elegantly masked figures of Carnival. The tourists scrummed with commuters for precious ...

After three years of toned-down celebrations, Venice's famous Carnival is finally set to return to its former grandeur. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s edition.

Choose the best time to visit Venice and experience the Venetian atmosphere with this guide on what to expect every month of ...

The art of Venetian masks Venice's very existence inspires wonder, and during Carnival, this city of canals provides a fanciful backdrop for the festivities leading up to Lent.

Revelers pose during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2023. The Venice Carnival 2023 kicked off in the Italian lagoon city on Feb. 4, and will last until Feb. 21. (Xinhua/Jin ...

Revelers pose during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 4, 2023. The Venice Carnival 2023 kicked off in the Italian lagoon city on Saturday, and will last until Feb. 21.

Revellers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

The Venice Carnival takes place each year in February in St Mark’s Square in Venice. During the Carnival people paraded on the streets of Venice wearing colourful masks. This allowed them to protect ...

The Venice Carnival pays homage to the great traveler Marco Polo in an edition dedicated to travel and the discovery of new worlds.

Italian volunteers display Hanfu, a style of clothing traditionally worn by the Han people, at Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, Feb. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jing) Carnival 2024 concluded across ...